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PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe was quiet while Jadon Sancho troubled Nuno Mendes, and Ousmane Dembele’s poor finishing cost PSG.

Football — 05/02/2024

Luis Enrique’s team suffered the consequences of missed opportunities at Signal Iduna Park as they were defeated in Germany. Despite Paris Saint-Germain’s efforts, Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious with a 1-0 lead in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.PSG lập thành tích kém may mắn ở cúp C1 mùa này | Bóng Đá

Kylian Mbappe was effectively neutralized by the opposition’s defense, while a dynamic forward from Dortmund, Jadon Sancho, stole the spotlight with an impressive performance. PSG now faces the challenge of overturning the aggregate deficit if they want to maintain their aspirations of winning their first European Cup before their all-time leading scorer departs in the summer.PSG beat Barcelona to reach Champions League semi-finals

Dortmund took the lead in the 35th minute when Niklas Fullkrug broke through the Parisian defense, controlled a lofted pass, and scored past Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had little chance to save it. PSG had more chances in the second half, hitting the inside of the post twice through Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi, while Fabian Ruiz missed a clear opportunity with a headed effort. Ousmane Dembele also missed a couple of chances from inside the box.Chuyên gia Anh: 'Sancho khiến PSG thất thế, còn Ten Hag thất bại' - VnExpress Thể thao

Dortmund also had opportunities to score, with Julian Brandt and Fullkrug squandering chances, while Sancho excelled throughout the game. However, neither team found the back of the net again, leaving PSG in a difficult position heading into what promises to be an exciting second leg.

Here is how GOAL rates PSG’s players from the match at Signal Iduna Park:

Goalkeeper & Defense:

Gianluigi Donnarumma (6/10): Made a good save to keep the score at 1-0 just before halftime, but couldn’t do much to prevent the goal.

Achraf Hakimi (6/10): He was engaged in an intense battle with the lively Adeyemi. Hakimi devient le joueur marocain le plus capé de l'histoire de la Ligue des championsIn the second half, he hit the post when he should have scored.
Marquinhos (5/10): Struggled against Fullkrug’s physicality and had a difficult time containing him. Made a crucial sliding tackle to prevent Dortmund from taking a 2-0 lead late in the game.
Lucas Hernandez (4/10): Lost track of Fullkrug on Dortmund’s goal and was forced off the field due to another injury.
Nuno Mendes (5/10): Unable to handle Sancho and consistently struggled against the Manchester United loanee, making him look vulnerable.

Midfield:

Warren Zaire-Emery (7/10): Showed great energy in central areas and covered a lot of ground. PSG : Zaïre-Emery chipe un record dingue à MbappéProvided support while Vitinha and Ruiz focused on the creative aspects.

Vitinha (6/10): Orchestrated the team’s play effectively, displaying the ability to make both short and long passes. However, he struggled to track his runners defensively.
Fabian Ruiz (6/10): Missed a clear chance to equalize the score at 1-1 and wasted another opportunity later in the game. Jadon Sancho 'answered questions' and 'outperformed' Kylian Mbappe in dazzling PSG display - Owen Hargreaves - EurosportThese missed chances may haunt him.
Ousmane Dembele (4/10): Created problems for the opposition with his runs and agility but lacked the finishing touch.
Kylian Mbappe (7/10): Faced constant pressure when in possession but still managed to create a few chances for himself. PSG team bus leaves Borussia Dortmund without Kylian Mbappe after Champions League semi-final defeat | talkSPORTDeserved an assist for a well-executed scooped pass to Dembele and also hit the post.

Bradley Barcola (5/10): Played in a wide position but struggled to make an impact on the game. Substituted after an hour.

Substitutes & Manager:

Lucas Beraldo (6/10): Came on as a replacement for the injured Hernandez just before halftime and performed well defensively.

Randal Kolo Muani (5/10): Showed energy on the wing but didn’t have a significant impact on the game.
Luis Enrique (6/10): Managed the team reasonably well, and PSG created numerous chances. Ultimately, the inability to convert those chances into goals cannot be solely attributed to the manager.